Ramadan 2026 India: Start Date, Sehri, Iftar Timings, Eid al-Fitr Details Revealed

• Ramadan 2026 in India is expected to begin on February 18 or 19, concluding around March 19 or 20 with Eid al-Fitr, depending on the crescent moon sighting.
• The Islamic calendar is lunar, meaning exact dates vary; astronomers project February 19 as the likely start, awaiting official confirmation.
• Muslims fast daily from dawn (sehri) to sunset (iftar), with fasting hours in India expected to be around 12 hours and 45 minutes initially.
• Ramadan emphasizes prayer, reflection, charity (Zakat and Sadaqah), Qur'an reading, and community gatherings for iftar meals.
• Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with special prayers, feasts, gift exchanges, and charitable acts.